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RF08 ULH

2008 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

44,115 mi
Last recorded44,115 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 ULH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 44,115 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 44,115 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking badly

Fail 23 Jul 2015 41,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking badly

Fail 18 Jul 2014 37,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres cracked

Centre exhaust mount daamaged but system still supported

Offside front tyre wearimg inner edge of tread

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,051 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 33,051 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both exhaust hangers snapped off but system still adequately supported

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,785 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 28,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,053 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 23,053 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,446 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 17,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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RF08 ULH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF08 ULH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF08 ULH registered?

RF08 ULH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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